BC News|May 18, 2016 12:36 EDT
Urban Rescue’s ‘Wild Heart’ Successful On iTunes Christian Albums Chart In US, UK
As Urban Rescue gears up for the Outcry 2016 Tour with Kari Jobe and Hillsong Worship, the group's latest recording, "Wild Heart," recently climbed to the top of iTunes Christian Albums chart in both the US and the UK.
In an interview with Patheos, Jordan Frye said their goal for the album is to "explore the heart of God." This is in continuation of the first album with is a dialogue with God, and the second album which is about learning some more about God's heart.
"One of the greatest things I've learned in exploring the heart of God, is His relentless pursuit of His children," he said.
Frye added, Jesus' promise to His followers is that life is going to be hard, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." - Matthew 16:24 (English Standard Version).
"Even though life is difficult, Jesus promises that He'll always be with us, and He'll never forsake us."
The schedule for the Outcry Tour by Urban Rescue with Hillsong Worship and Kari Jobi is as follows:
Aug 10 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, Fla.
Aug 11 - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre - Tampa, Fla.
Aug 12 - Bayfront Park Amphitheater - Miami, Fla.
Aug 13 - CFE Arena - Orlando, Fla.
Aug 15 - Mobile Civic Center - Mobile, Ala.
Aug 16 - Baton Rouge River Center - Baton Rouge, La.
Aug 18 - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis, Mo.
Aug 19 - Verizon Arena - North Little Rock, Ark.
Aug 20 - H-E-B Center at Cedar Park - Austin, Texas
Aug 21 - American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas
Aug 24 - Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phoenix, Ariz.
Aug 25 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre - San Diego, Calif.
Aug 26 - The Orleans Arena - Las Vegas, Nev.
Aug 27 - Concord Pavilion - Concord, Calif.
Aug 29 - Honda Center - Anaheim, Calif.
For more information about Urban Rescue and "Wild Heart," as well as the Outcry Tour 2016, visit the group's official website.